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Demand for adjustable rate mortgages doubles

Demand for adjustable rate mortgages doubles


Demand for adjustable-rate mortgages is soaring. The share of mortgage applications with ARMs more than doubled last week compared to three months ago, according to a report by the Mortgage Bankers Association. ...CONTINUE READING

How will inflation affect the housing market in 2022? (Podcast)


Inflation is at its highest point in 40 years and this has many consumers on edge — particularly those looking to buy a home. Will inflation cause the market to slow down? Will home prices drop? With there be another housing crash? ...CONTINUE READING
Is It Covered? Named Storm

Is It Covered? Named Storm


If you have properties in coastal locations, it’s not always clear if you have coverage when a tropical storm or hurricane comes through. ...CONTINUE READING
The Perfect Tenant Check-out

The Perfect Tenant Check-out


So your tenant needs to move. They have gotten a new job in a different city, are getting married and moving in with their spouse, ...CONTINUE READING
‘The sudden large gains in mortgage rates have reduced the pool of eligible homebuyers’: Pending home sales fall amid rising mortgage rates

‘The sudden large gains in mortgage rates have reduced the pool of eligible homebuyers’: Pending home sales fall amid rising mortgage rates


The numbers: Pending home sales dropped 1.2% in March, according to the monthly index released by the National Association of Realtors. ...CONTINUE READING
Hurricane Preparation Tips

Hurricane Preparation Tips


Though hurricanes often come with some warning, preparing your properties and tenants well in advance is of the utmost importance. Natural disasters don’t wait on humans to be ready to respond. ...CONTINUE READING
How to Know You Need Coverage Beyond Premises Liability

How to Know You Need Coverage Beyond Premises Liability


Premises liability is the legal principle that property owners have some level of accountability for accidents and injuries on their property, or premises. ...CONTINUE READING
Three Types of Coverage Triggered by Windstorms

Three Types of Coverage Triggered by Windstorms


The CSU Tropical Meteorology Project, which has been forecasting seasonal weather events for nearly 40 years predicts that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season (officially beginning June 1), will be another active one calling for 19 named storms, ...CONTINUE READING
2022 REALTOR® Volunteer Days

2022 REALTOR® Volunteer Days


Join NAR in a national week of REALTOR® Volunteering! Together, we can make a real difference as we serve our neighbors and strengthen our communities. ...CONTINUE READING
Existing Homeowners May be Facing Higher Payments

Existing Homeowners May be Facing Higher Payments


As a current homeowner, you may be basking in the consolation that you bought before the market got crazy with higher prices and interest rates. However, it doesn't mean that you may not be facing higher mortgage payments for next year. ...CONTINUE READING

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